Cut this stock to length to create the machine key you need. Straight keys, with a square or rectangular cross section, are the most common type of key. Install in a keyway to transmit torque from shafts to gears and other components.
When a keyway is damaged, cut a new, wider one. This key stock is stepped to match repaired keyways in shafts or gears. Cut it to length to create the machine key you need.
Straight keys, with a square or rectangular cross section, are the most common type of key. Install them in keyways to transmit torque from shafts to gears and other components.
When installed, these keys fill oval keyways completely, reducing stress on the key and shaft. The rounded ends make it easy to slide gears, hubs, and other components into place. Also known as feather keys.
Make a key that is the exact length you need. Slightly larger than the size listed, these oversized keys offer a tight fit in worn keyways.
These assortments include various sizes of key stock—choose a piece and cut it to your desired length.
Also known as offset key stock, use step keys to repair keyways in gears and shafts.